Joseph Rutherford to [Hannah Rutherford]

Item Description

Title: Joseph Rutherford to [Hannah Rutherford]

Author

Rutherford, Joseph Chase, 1818-1902

Recipient

Rutherford, Hannah

Source Document

Extent: 4 page

Date Created: September 28, 1862

Description

Rutherford writes of the illness of the his assistant surgeon, Dr. Clarke, of his own excellent health, and all he is enjoying at camp including a hive of bees. He writes of fresh meat, fowl and fruit available to eat, of a companion dog and of his horse he admires so much. He speaks of the difference in military medical care of the soldiers and notes how the care results in more or fewer sick soldiers and of deaths.